Bentley Bentayga Speed is world’s fastest SUV

The new Bentley Bentayga Speed has gone official, and with a top speed of 305.7 km/h, it has displaced the Lamborghini Urus (304.9 km/h) to claim the world’s fastest SUV title.

The Bentayga Speed uses a re-tuned version of the 6.0-litre, twin-turbo W12 petrol engine which now generates 626 bhp. The torque, though, remains 900 Nm.

Other significant mechanical changes on this hardcore Speed model include a more aggressive Sport mode, stiffer suspension and a throatier exhaust note.

In terms of design, the Bentayga Speed gets new 22-inch alloys, smoked finish on the grille & lights, and a new rear spoiler. On the inside, there’s an Alcantara trim option.

It must be noted that while the Bentayga Speed trumps the Urus in terms of top speed, the latter is still faster in terms of sprint times – it does 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds vs the Bentayga’s 3.9 seconds.